Job Description
The Laboratory Technicianperforms lab cooks making prepolymers and curatives designed by the R&D chemists and preforms quality testing on final products utilizing analytical methods and instrumentation. Additional duties include material testing on products produced in R&D.
Key Activities
Daily Lab Operations (70 %)
Follow all safety rules, work safely with strong safety mindset and maintain a 5S laboratory
Run lab cooks, formulate products, evaluate performance of chemicals / compounds / experiments, document and analyze results overall
Perform routine quality control and process control testing.
Perform analytical procedures proficiently and interpret the results
Participate in special projects at the direction of the Sr.-level Scientists
Perform adhesives performance testing accurately and timely.
Proper and safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemical wastes and non-hazardous lab wastes.
Provide and track lab training.
Maintain clean and safe work conditions reporting problem areas to Management.
Perform housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a clean working environment
Participate in developing ways to optimize the overall chemistry to improve productivity and profitability.
Attend applicable seminars, conferences, and training programs as requested.
Maintain accurate records in laboratory notebook
Other duties or training as required or requested.
Materials Handling (10 %)
Maintain current knowledge of safe chemical handling procedures and Safety Data Sheets for final products, raw materials and chemicals used in the laboratory.
Proper handling and disposal of glassware contaminates and samples.
Demonstrate ability to perform hazard analysis of new chemicals brought into the facility.
Equipment, Basic Care and Maintenance (20%)
Operation of equipment necessary to perform in-process and final product testing.
Ensure all equipment is calibrated and functional.
Perform basic care routines and repairs, in depth troubleshooting including equipment cleaning, lubrication, and condition monitoring.
Accountabilities
Good communications skills in English, both written and verbal.
Critical thinking and data analysis skills.
In depth troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and support other departments.
Qualifications / Experience required
AA degree in a related field, preferably Science or Engineeringor equivalent experience
Minimum of 1 Year of Chemical Laboratory Experience required
Computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Strong attention to details, responsible for accuracy of data and precision of test equipment
Ability to work in a laboratory handling chemicals, conducting experiments, operating substrate cutting and bonding equipment
Mechanical aptitude
Ability and willingness to work in a team environment where equipment and ideas are shared
Strong math skills, computer skills (excel, word, PowerPoint) and the ability to compile data accurately
Follow all safety rules, work safely, participate and/or lead laboratory safety initiatives
Must be authorized to work in the United States
A career with Bostik offers a collaborative work environment and supportive development to reach your career goals, with benefits starting day one as part of our competitive total rewards strategy. Bostik, an Arkema company, is a leading global adhesive specialist in construction, consumer and industrial markets. For more than a century, it has been developing innovative adhesive solutions that are smarter and more adaptive to the forces that shape daily lives. From cradle to grave, from home to office, Bostik's smart adhesives can be found everywhere. With annual sales of 2 billion, the company employees 6,000 people and has a presence in more than 50 countries..The diversity of our employees is an asset we value and commit to from recruitment through career management.Bostik is an EEO/AA/Drug Free Workplace.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
